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You are correct , however the reason for C.O.D. for me is that I do not have to part with the money until I receive the item as opposed to paying up front and the item is the wrong item , cancelled or out of stock . Then I have to claim a refund and time & hassle that goes with that . On receipt of the item I always take a video of opening the box . As I mentioned on a previous post , the only safe way to be sure that a bought item is what you order and is in good condition , is to buy from a shop in person .

It is true that on Lazada that an identical item of the same manufacture will be offered by numerous retailers at sometimes substantial varying prices . I have seen discounts of up to 60% . BTW , I never pay up front , thus avoiding order cancellation refunds ( happened to me last week ) , only use C.O.D. Always take a video of the delivered boxed item when opening the box

With escalating events in the Middle East , the Russia / Ukraine war and China's claim on Taiwan etc , is a WW3 inevitable ? The big boys have up to now stayed away from direct confrontation , until now with the USA & the UK at the forefront . Is Thailand a safe country to be in for ex-pat retirees in the event of a global war ?

I do not think anyone is claiming to be an expert on this post , the exception being Sheryl . Members like to chat and exchange their experiences with folks who have had similar medical conditions . Of course , getting an appointment with a decent Thai doctor ( if in Thailand ) is the answer and nobody on this forum is suggesting otherwise .

I have been using 50 mg of Losartan for hypertension for 2 or 3 years . I have had a loss of balance for some time and got a doctors appointment ( in the UK ) . Doctor took a blood test and the results showed low hemoglobin levels . Doctor said I am anemic . Followed up with urine and poo tests which showed blood in my poo but I have never seen blood in my stools . Then had a colonoscopy and endoscopy, which were both clear . I told the doctor that my mother had anemia in her old age and I may have the same because of genetics . My medication to build up my hemoglobin count are ferrous sulfate ( iron tablets ) . My initial H/G levels were 10.4 but last month were 11.6 . DR Google states that for a man it should be between 14 and 18 . Back to Losartan , that appears to reduce H/G levels if used for a prolonged period . I will be speaking to my doctor and seeking an alternative to Losartan . I also have reflux for which I take 20mg of omeprazole in the morning .

I have similar issue to those you have described but more of loss of balance . I copied and pasted Meunière on Google and it came back as a fish dish . Have you checked your spelling . Thanks for sharing your experience .

Yes I agree and such an airport is Thief row ( Heathrow ) where all checked luggage is subject to x-rays and the contents will be seen . After many complaints from passengers , concerning missing items , the airport security installed hidden cctv which showed the man , of mixed nationality, controlling the x-ray machine , tagging the luggage which was then rifled further down the conveyor belt , by similar mixed nationality men , who apparently are known as the Heathrow mafia who have an influence on the running of the airport and personnel recruitment

You would think that because of the Macro trial , large food retailers would make sure that their buyers would be diligent with their procurement of goods but I do not think that is the case today .

Thanks for the information video . So in reality the ordinary man in the street has got no chance of avoiding fake products .That even goes for buying olive oil from Italy with the bottle even carrying a batch number . The safest way appears to be to buy from producers that use blockchain / QR code traceability but there are not many of them around .

I agree , they are sick , sad people hiding behind their keyboards because of the move to make posters of emojis anonymous . I wish the moderators would reverse that decision .

Agree , plus crazy tourist carrier mini buses

Acceleration from the lights allows you to pass / underpass the outside lane huggers , slow pickups and inconsiderate , low driver skilled Thais . If you are happy to dawdle along , so be it .

Going to Bua Lai ?

only car to leave me behind at the lights was a Honda Accord . Try looking at 0 - 50 kmh which is realistic in towns .

Steps & stairs are doable for me if there is a decent handrail but in Thailand , more often than not , there is not a handrail . It is only large shopping malls that have lifts and elevators that make easy access . Sorry to say that even with a good walking aid steps , stairs and Thailand pavements are a danger for those with limited mobility . Thailand has a way to go to catch up with western safety standards . I hope you find a solution if using a walking stick . Having your partner or friend to assist you could help . Good luck in your quest .

Agree with all you say except that the engine is a 3 cylinder 1200cc . The Mitsubushi Attrage uses the same engine but is far more comfortable with its larger seating area . I have just bought my 2nd Attrage ( kept first one for 5 years ) at under 700,000 baht ( top of the range but entry at just over 500,000 baht ) . As you say , very nippy and always leave most cars behind from the traffic lights . Economical too . Free 1 year insurance and 100,000 km or 3 years warrantee .Attrage is far more comfortable at longer trips compared to the Mirage , especially if carrying 4 or 5 people . Cruising at 100klm ph is easy with under 3000 rpm . Who wants to go faster than that on Thailand roads . Mitsubushi mechanical workshops are on a similar level to Honda for equipment , technicians and efficiency but much cheaper . Honda has a good reputation but you are paying for the name and their after sales servicing is not cheap .

So true and many shops have high steps to their entrance without handrails . I have lost a lot of balance since a stroke and descending stairs is a nightmare . I have to walk down backwards whilst holding the handrail . No handrail ? then no way am I going up stairs . Lets face it Thailand has little consideration for pedestrians with disabilities . Uneven and sloping pavements are a big problem for me , also high kerbs . Wheelchairs in Thailand maybe OK within a hospital or airport but in Thai towns forget it . To Poppysdad , have you considered an electric carriage that can be used on the road , thus avoiding the hazardous pavements ?

Oh yes it is ( pantomime season )

But the Gambian man probably does not know that yet but the aged lady does and having a good time for free

That is true . Only yesterday I was looking for a cordless drill on Lazada . They had many Makita drills at around 600 baht . That has to be fake

There is that implication but unblocking can sometimes happen . Why ? I do not know . However the VPN companies continue to promote their products excellent performance at unblocking most websites including W.Hill . Also the same bragging from cyber agents . Don't know if VPN companies come under any regulator . They seem to a law to themselves.

COD is not a guarantee that you will receive the goods you ordered . The delivery guy hands you that goods with one hand and holds open the other for the money , then he is gone . The goods are mostly within a heavily taped up cardboard box . We always take a video when opening the box . The majority of my COD goods have been ok . One time an item from China had parts missing and a call to C/S Lazada sorted it out and put the money in my wallet account . Video shown opening the box . The safest bet is to buy and try in a shop that has a returns /warranty policy . Consumer protection laws in Thailand seem to quote 7 days return policy as opposed to 30 days in some European countries . Also the Thai seller is not obliged to disclose their returns policy . Now a conundrum . The Thai Consumer Protection laws came in !979 . They state that imported goods come under the same protection and that the buck stops with the Thai importer . Would that be Lazada etc or the online buyer ?

So why is it that some V P N s work and others do not ? Also S/S does not work for you and me but it does work for others . When I had a chat with S/S they said some gambling sites are getting more sophisticated in detecting VPN users . These VPN providers seem to be ok for the first month or 2 . They offer a money back scheme if you are not happy within the first 30 days of buying their service . Strange that all works well and is good for at least 30 days ?

Thanks but the free trial is not shown any more and I am reluctant to subscribe without a trial . When I first installed the DNS it had a free trial but I was unable to connect .

That is a mystery as S/S works for some but not others . Just thinking , could it be that I am using the S/S extension which I believe is not the full app , plus I am using Chromebook that seems to have limitations . E.G. I cannot install another browser , currently using Google and tried to install Opera but Chromebook said it is not compatible . BTW I have cleared all browsing history , cache and cookies .